East Beach Travel Guide
Bald Head Island

Visit East Beach
Top hotels in East Beach

The Sand Dunes
"The room smelled like stale AC condensate water. This is to the point that all the clothes with us assumed a similar odor and had to be washed once we returned home. The issue appears to be caused by the room air conditioning which blows cold humid musty smelling air. At one point the AC was not ..."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
"This hotel is a great location. Our room was clean. The staff is friendly and the breakfast is awesome! Something different each morning along with fresh fruit, oatmeal, grits & yogurt & nice variety of cereals. Walking distance to restaurants and right on broadwalk. Tiki bar was really nice too! ..."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island

The Beach House
"Great location on the beach. Overpriced for what you get. I grew up at Wrightsville Beach and as an adult have been a landlord. That said, I understand that renters are hard on rental units and beach properties face additional beatings from weather and salt. The units we stayed in need a renovation. ..."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Dry Dock Inn
Where to stay in East Beach

South Beach
South Beach might not have many top sights, but Bay Beach and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Cape Fear Station
Cape Fear Station might not have many top sights, but Bay Beach and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Middle Island Plantation
Middle Island Plantation might not have many top sights, but Bay Beach and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Flora's Bluff
Though Flora's Bluff may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bay Beach and Oak Island Lighthouse.

West Beach
Though West Beach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Visitors Center.





